Description
Improper initialization in an ASUS certain motherboard allows an physically proximate user to read or write arbitrary memory by inserting a specially crafted device.
Refer to the ' 
Security Update for Multiple ASUS Motherboards  ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
Published: 2026-10-01
Score: 7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
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History

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000

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Title Local Memory Manipulation via Improper Initialization on ASUS Motherboards

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000

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Description Improper initialization in an ASUS certain motherboard allows an physically proximate user to read or write arbitrary memory by inserting a specially crafted device. Improper initialization in an ASUS certain motherboard allows an physically proximate user to read or write arbitrary memory by inserting a specially crafted device. Refer to the '  Security Update for Multiple ASUS Motherboards  ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000

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Title Local Memory Manipulation via Improper Initialization on ASUS Motherboards

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper initialization in an ASUS certain motherboard allows an physically proximate user to read or write arbitrary memory by inserting a specially crafted device.
First Time appeared Asus
Asus motherboard Prime Z390-a
Asus motherboard Prime Z390-a H10
Asus motherboard Pro Ws C246-ace
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Apex
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Code
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Extreme
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Formula
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Gene
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Hero
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Hero Wi-fi
Asus motherboard Rog Strix Z390-e Gaming
Asus motherboard Rog Strix Z390-f Gaming
Asus motherboard Ws Z390 Pro
Weaknesses CWE-665
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_prime_z390-a_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_prime_z390-a_h10_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_pro_ws_c246-ace_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_rog_maximus_xi_apex_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_rog_maximus_xi_code_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_rog_maximus_xi_extreme_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_rog_maximus_xi_formula_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_rog_maximus_xi_gene_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_rog_maximus_xi_hero_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_rog_maximus_xi_hero_wi-fi_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_rog_strix_z390-e_gaming_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_rog_strix_z390-f_gaming_:through_2101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asus:motherboard_ws_z390_pro_:through_1401:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Asus
Asus motherboard Prime Z390-a
Asus motherboard Prime Z390-a H10
Asus motherboard Pro Ws C246-ace
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Apex
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Code
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Extreme
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Formula
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Gene
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Hero
Asus motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Hero Wi-fi
Asus motherboard Rog Strix Z390-e Gaming
Asus motherboard Rog Strix Z390-f Gaming
Asus motherboard Ws Z390 Pro
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Asus Motherboard Prime Z390-a Motherboard Prime Z390-a H10 Motherboard Pro Ws C246-ace Motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Apex Motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Code Motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Extreme Motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Formula Motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Gene Motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Hero Motherboard Rog Maximus Xi Hero Wi-fi Motherboard Rog Strix Z390-e Gaming Motherboard Rog Strix Z390-f Gaming Motherboard Ws Z390 Pro
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ASUS

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-05T01:49:10.102Z

Reserved: 2026-09-18T07:27:07.993Z

Link: CVE-2026-93495

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Updated: 2026-10-01T15:56:08.817Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-01T02:16:54.150

Modified: 2026-10-05T02:16:54.370

Link: CVE-2026-93495

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-10-05T04:15:19Z

Weaknesses